How To Fix FR231 - Company code entered and chart of accounts are not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Company code entered and chart of accounts are not compatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR231 - Company code entered and chart of accounts are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message FR231 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code and the chart of accounts that you are trying to use in your transaction. This typically occurs when the company code is not assigned to the specified chart of accounts, or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Assignment: The company code you are using is not assigned to the chart of accounts in the system.
  Chart of Accounts Type: The chart of accounts may not be compatible with the company code due to differences in the type of chart of accounts (e.g., operational vs. group).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the company code from being linked to the chart of accounts correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR231 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare for G/L Account Creation > Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts).
  Verify that the company code is correctly assigned to the chart of accounts you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts you are using is the correct one for the company code. You can check this in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check for Multiple Charts of Accounts:
  
  If your organization uses multiple charts of accounts, ensure that you are using the correct one for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or administrator. They can check the system settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  OBD2: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring company codes and charts of accounts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to company code and chart of accounts settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR231 error and ensure that your company code and chart of accounts are compatible.